by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 14, 2022 | Data Backup, Hello XD, Ophtek, Phishing, Ransomware, Russian Hacker
Hello XD Ransomware is no Laughing Matter. The Hello XD ransomware was first spotted in the digital wild back in November 2021, but recent research indicates that it’s becoming more virulent. There’s no such as ‘good’ ransomware, but it’s not unreasonable to describe...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 7, 2022 | Follina Exploit, Microsoft Word, Ophtek, Suspicious Documents, Zero Click Attack
Follina Exploit: A New Microsoft Office Vulnerability. The latest Microsoft vulnerability has been discovered, and this one allows infected Word documents to execute malicious code. This vulnerability, dubbed Follina by security researchers, is of the zero-day variety...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 31, 2022 | ChromeLoader, extensions, Google Chrome, malicious extensions, Ophtek
Malicious Extension Found Being Injected into Chrome. Chrome is the world’s most popular browser and, as such, is a major target for hackers, a fact highlighted by the emergence of a malicious Chrome extension. If you’re a Chrome user, then you will be well aware of...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 24, 2022 | Cyber Security, Encryption, Hackers, Hacking, Network, Ophtek, pop ups
Five Sure-fire Ways to Know You’ve Been Hacked. The aim of most hackers is to be discreet, but there’s almost always a tell-tale sign they’re at work. You just have to know what you’re looking for. Damage limitation is an essential part of cyber-security and,...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 17, 2022 | Ophtek, Rasberry Robin, USB Drives, USB Flash Drives, USB Malware
Raspberry Robin: A New USB-based Malware. USB drives are vital parts of any IT system, providing external storage and simple file transfers. But they also run the risk of introducing malware to PCs. We’ve talked in the past about USB drives which can completely...
